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I.
Moment of Silence
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
Please join us for the Pledge of Allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands: one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
III.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes from the October 11, 2010, regular meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education are presented for your review and approval.
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the October 11, 2010, meeting.
Order #165 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the October 11, 2010, meeting. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Ms. Diane Porter.
IV.
Recognitions and Resolutions
Recognition of the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District's 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of the JCPS 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists from Atherton High School, Ballard High School, duPont Manual High School, Eastern High School, Louisville Male High School, Pleasure Park High School, and Seneca High School.
Fifty-four distinguished JCPS students have been selected as 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists. Each Semifinalist will compete with approximately 16,000 other academically talented students for the designation of Finalist and for 8,400 National Merit Scholarships worth $36 million. Approximately 1.5 million juniors in 22,000 high schools from across the nation participated in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program.
The National Merit Scholarship Program was established in 1955 to recognize outstanding students who score exceptionally high on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and who meet the program entry requirements.
Recognition of the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District's 2011 National Achievement Scholarship Program Semifinalists
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of the JCPS 2011 National Achievement Scholarship Program Semifinalists from Ballard High School, duPont Manual High School, and Eastern High School.
Five JCPS students have been chosen as 2011 National Achievement Scholarship Program Semifinalists. Saphace Asamoah, student at Ballard High School; Oreoluwa Babarinsa, Jacob Bates, and Alexander Haynes, students at duPont Manual High School; and Kimithi Catching, student at Eastern High School, will compete with more than 1,600 African-American high school seniors nationwide for approximately 800 National Achievement Scholarships worth $2.5 million. More than 160,000 students who took the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) participated in the National Achievement Scholarship Program Competition. Finalists are selected on the basis of their academic successes and skills.
The National Achievement Scholarship Program was established in 1964 to recognize outstanding academically talented African-American students and to increase their opportunities for obtaining postsecondary education.
Recognition of the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Award Recipients and Kentucky Teacher of the Year Semifinalists
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Vanessa Wicinski and Ashley Forrest, teachers at Thomas Jefferson Middle School; Letisha Young, teacher at Foster Traditional Academy; and Jonathan Baize, teacher at Central High School Magnet Career Academy, as the 2011 Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Award (TAA) recipients and also recognize Vanessa and Ashley as 2011 Kentucky Teacher of the Year semifinalists.
Vanessa, Ashley, Letisha, and Jonathan are 4 of 24 outstanding Kentucky teachers selected as 2011 Ashland Inc. TAA recipients. In recognition of their outstanding accomplishments, the teachers were honored with a cash award and certificates from Ashland Inc. at an awards ceremony, which was held on October 19 at the State Capitol in Frankfort. Representatives from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the Governor’s Office, and Ashland Inc. were in attendance to congratulate the award recipients.
Vanessa and Ashley are also two of nine semifinalists selected for the Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award.
KDE and Ashland Inc. have partnered for the tenth consecutive year to select and honor teachers with the Ashland TAA and with the Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award. Since 1988, Ashland Inc. has awarded more than $600,000 to approximately 400 Kentucky teachers.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the October 25, 2011, resolutions of recognition of the Jefferson County Public School District's 2011 National Merit and National Achievement Scholarship Program Semifinalists and the Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Award recipients and the Kentucky Teacher of the Year Semifinalists.
Order #166 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the October 25, 2011, resolutions of recognition of the Jefferson County Public School District's 2011 National Merit and National Achievement Scholarship Program Semifinalists and the Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Award recipients and the Kentucky Teacher of the Year Semifinalists. The recommendation passed with a motion by Ms. Diane Porter and a second by Mrs. Linda Duncan.
V.
Consent Calendar and Superintendent's Report
Persons requesting to address the Board on a specific agenda item will speak when that item is brought forward.
Speakers who have registered to address the Board of Education on agenda items will be called when that agenda item is brought forward.
Speakers who have registered to address the Board on non-agenda items are heard after the Board has conducted regular business, near the end of the meeting.
Each speaker is allowed three minutes to address the Board. At the end of 2-1/2 minutes, a bell will sound once. You will then have 30 seconds to finish your statement. At the end of three minutes, the bell will sound twice, indicating that your time is up.
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the consent calendar as presented in Agenda Items V.A. through V.Q.
Order #167 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the consent calendar as presented in Agenda Items V.A. through V.R. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Hujo and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
V.A.
Approval of Personnel Actions
Pursuant to KRS 160.380, it is my responsibility to report to the Board of Education routine personnel actions that I have taken that affect certified and classified employment.
These actions have been executed in compliance with all Board of Education policies and state and federal laws. All positions are Board of Education approved positions.
Submitted by : Bill Eckels
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive the attached report of the personnel actions that he has taken per KRS 160.380.
V.B.
Approval of Certified Leaves of Absence
Pursuant to Kentucky Revised Statutes, leaves of absence must be recommended by the superintendent and approved by the Board of Education. The following personnel actions are in compliance with federal and state laws and Board policy regarding equal employment opportunities.
Submitted by: Bill Eckels
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the request for leaves of absence included in the attachment.
V.C.
Approval of Job Descriptions
The job description for Executive Director Exceptional Child Education is submitted to modify the minimum qualifications to correspond with those of the Education Professional Standards Board.
Submitted by: Bill Eckels/Carolyn Meredith
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached job description for Executive Director Exceptional Child Education.
V.D.
Approval of Organizational Charts
The Accountability, Research, and Planning organizational chart includes the addition of one Specialist I to gather and evaluate data for the Small Learning Communities grant. The specialist will develop a system with dashboard measurements providing real-time data to the schools relating to the Small Learning Communities, Freshman Academies, Advisories, and Trimester Scheduling. The position will be funded by the Small Learning Communities Grant.
The Planning organizational chart includes the addition of one Specialist I to work with the 26 School Improvement Grant (SIG) schools to compile quarterly reports and assess progress in reaching annual goals. Progress toward reaching the goals will be based in large part on the new comprehensive assessment system. A portion of the specialist’s responsibility will be to monitor the impact of both fiscal and human resources allocated to persistently low-achieving schools.
The High School Districtwide Instructional Services organizational chart is submitted for approval to add one Liaison and one clerical position in support of the Smaller Learning Communities grant. This grant will provide support for five district high schools: Eastern, Southern, Seneca, Jeffersontown, and Pleasure Ridge Park.
Submitted by: Bill Eckels/Carolyn Meredith
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the organizational charts for Accountability, Research, and Planning; Planning; and High School Districtwide Instructional Services.
V.E.
Approval of Field Trip Requests
Administrative Regulation 702 KAR 5:060 requires that the use of common-carrier field trips be approved and cited in Board of Education minutes.
Also included are other field trips approved by the superintendent per JCPS Policy IICA.
Submitted by: Mike Mulheirn
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached requests for field trips and receive a report of other field trips approved by the superintendent.
V.F.
Approval of Project Completions and BG-4 Forms
V.F.1.
Approval of Project Completion and BG-4 Form for Roof Replacement on Main Gymnasium at Atherton High School
On January 25, 2010, the Board of Education approved assigning McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 018-10009.
On April 26, 2010, the Board approved awarding a contract to Urethane of Kentuckiana dba Insulated Roofing Contractors as the low bidder.
McCulloch Associates Architects has now advised the staff this contract is complete and final payment is due the contractor.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project completion, BG-4 form, and final payment to Urethane of Kentuckiana dba Insulated Roofing Contractors for Roof Replacement Main Gymnasium at Atherton High School, for a total construction cost of $213,340.
V.F.2.
Approval of Project Completion and BG-4 Form for Partial Roof Replacement on Gymnasium at Butler Traditional High School
On January 25, 2010, the Board of Education approved assigning McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 045-10014.
On April 26, 2010, the Board approved awarding a contract to Highland Roofing Company as the low bidder.
McCulloch Associates Architects has now advised the staff this contract is complete and final payment is due the contractor.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project completion, BG-4 form, and final payment to Highland Roofing Company for Partial Roof Replacement Gymnasium at Butler Traditional High School, for a total construction cost of $108,799.
V.F.3.
Approval of Project Completion and BG-4 Form for Partial Roof Replacement at Carter Traditional Elementary School
On January 25, 2010, the Board of Education approved assigning McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 680-10011.
On April 26, 2010, the Board approved awarding a contract to Highland Roofing Company as the low bidder.
McCulloch Associates Architects has now advised the staff this contract is complete and final payment is due the contractor.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project completion, BG-4 form, and final payment to Highland Roofing Company for Partial Roof Replacement at Carter Traditional Elementary School, for a total construction cost of $283,241.
V.F.4.
Approval of Project Completion and BG-4 Form for Roof Replacement on Gymnasium at Fairdale High School
On January 25, 2010, the Board of Education approved assigning McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 057-10008.
On April 26, 2010, the Board approved awarding a contract to Highland Roofing Company as the low bidder.
McCulloch Associates Architects has now advised the staff this contract is complete and final payment is due the contractor.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project completion, BG-4 form, and final payment to Highland Roofing Company for Roof Replacement Gymnasium at Fairdale High School, for a total construction cost of $103,288.
V.F.5.
Approval of Project Completion and BG-4 Form for Roof Replacement at Hite Elementary School
On January 25, 2010, the Board of Education approved assigning McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 081-10012.
On April 26, 2010, the Board approved awarding a contract to Geoghegan Roofing Corporation as the low bidder.
McCulloch Associates Architects has now advised the staff this contract is complete and final payment is due the contractor.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project completion, BG-4 form, and final payment to Geoghegan Roofing Corporation for Roof Replacement at Hite Elementary School, for a total construction cost of $282,334.
V.F.6.
Approval of Project Completion and BG-4 Form for Roof Replacement on Gymnasium at Louisville Male High School
On January 25, 2010, the Board of Education approved assigning McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 047-10017.
On April 26, 2010, the Board approved awarding a contract to Highland Roofing Company as the low bidder.
McCulloch Associates Architects has now advised the staff this contract is complete and final payment is due the contractor.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project completion, BG-4 form, and final payment to Highland Roofing Company for Roof Replacement on Gymnasium at Louisville Male High School, for a total construction cost of $89,278.
V.F.7.
Approval of Project Completion and BG-4 Form for Partial Roof Replacement on Gymnasium at Pleasure Ridge Park High School
On January 25, 2010, the Board of Education approved assigning McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 075-10013.
On April 26, 2010, the Board approved awarding a contract to Tecta America Zero Company as the low bidder.
McCulloch Associates Architects has now advised the staff this contract is complete and final payment is due the contractor.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project completion, BG-4 form, and final payment to Tecta America Zero Company for Partial Roof Replacement on Gymnasium at Pleasure Ridge Park High School, for a total construction cost of $94,075.50.
V.F.8.
Approval of Project Completion and BG-4 Form for Partial Roof Replacement at Rangeland Elementary School
On January 25, 2010, the Board of Education approved assigning McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 081-10012.
On April 26, 2010, the Board approved awarding a contract to Geoghegan Roofing Corporation as the low bidder.
McCulloch Associates Architects has now advised the staff this contract is complete and final payment is due the contractor.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project completion, BG-4 form, and final payment to Geoghegan Roofing Corporation for Partial Roof Replacement at Rangeland Elementary School, for a total construction cost of $141,350.
V.G.
Approval of Construction Change Orders
In accordance with 702 KAR 4:160, the Kentucky Department of Education requires that all change orders shall be approved by local board action. Change order descriptions are included in the attachment.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends the Board of Education approve the construction change orders included in the attachment.
V.H.
Approval of Bids (Submitted by Purchasing Department)
In accordance with KRS 45A.345-45A.460, these items represent the lowest and/or best bid for each respective item and/or group of items.
The proposals are public record and are on file for inspection in the Purchasing Department.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the bid tabulations for Electrical Supplies and Lighting (Percentage); Refrigerant; and Amendments on Musical Instruments; Audiovisual (Percentage) and Paper Towels (Supplement).
V.I.
Acceptance of Purchase Order Report
This report will inform the Board of the purchase orders issued during the period of September 25, 2010, through October 11, 2010.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached report of purchase orders issued during the period of September 25, 2010, through October 11, 2010.
V.J.
Acceptance of Voucher Report
This report will inform the Board of the vouchers paid during the period of September 25, 2010, through October 11, 2010.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached report of vouchers paid during the period of September 25, 2010, through October 11, 2010.
V.K.
Approval of Professional Services Contracts of $5,000 or More
In accordance with JCPS Policy DJA: Program Consultants, professional services contracts of $5,000 or more require Board approval.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached professional services contracts of $5,000 or more.
V.L.
Acceptance of the Monthly Report of Professional Services Contracts
This report is being provided to the Board per JCPS Policy DJA: Program Consultants.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached monthly report of professional services contracts in place as of October 12, 2010.
V.M.
Approval of the Financial Report for the Period Ended August 31, 2010
This report is being submitted for approval per KRS 160.560 and JCPS Policy DI: Fiscal Accounting and Reporting, and includes the following funds: General, Special Revenue, Capital Outlay, Building, Construction, Debt Service, Food Service, Day Care Operations, Adult Education, Tuition Preschool, and Trust and Agency.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached financial report for the period ended August 31, 2010.
V.N.
Approval of the Amended Disclosure of Free and Reduced Price Information Agreement
The Kentucky Department of Education announced that the effective dates of this agreement must be October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2011, to coincide with the federal fiscal year and the effective dates of the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. This agreement was originally approved by the Board of Education on August 23, 2010, with effective dates of August 23, 2010, through August 31, 2011.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the amended effective dates of the 2010-11
Disclosure of Free and Reduced Price Information Agreement.
V.O.
Acceptance of Donations
Engelhard Elementary School received $1,000 from Laura and Dean Jacks; $500 from Brian P. Thornton; and $1,000 from Brett Kik to purchase playground equipment.
Goldsmith Elementary School received $500 from Louisville Cheesesteaks, LLC. The funds will be used to pay fees and purchase supplies and uniforms for the basketball cheerleading program.
Liberty High School received $1,000 from Lee and Sherrill Zimmerman. The funds will be put in the HOPE account at the school.
Luhr Elementary School received $500 from Samuel M. Denny and Associates. The funds will be used for the annual staff holiday luncheon.
Portland Elementary School received $6,300 from Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD). The funds will be used to study organisms in a pond environment.
Stopher Elementary School received $500 from Absolute Security Company. The funds will be used to purchase sport towels for the cross-country team.
Waggener Traditional High School received $1,500 from the West End Yellow Jackets to be used for the Athletic Department and football team and $500 from Agatha Schwendau for Scholastic Art to be used by art class students.
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept donations totaling $13,300.
V.P.
Acceptance of Grants and Funding
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the grants and funding to various schools and departments as presented in Agenda Items V. xx through V. xx
V.P.1.
Acceptance of Early Head Start ARRA Expansion Grant
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, awarded the district a two-year Early Head Start America Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant in 2009 for the purpose of expanding Early Head Start services to 100 infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.
For the 2010-11 school-year, grants have been awarded for the following:
$1,389,356 for Early Head Start operating costs
$69,468 for Early Head Start Training
The Head Start program is administered by the Head Start director, in coordination with the Head Start Policy Council, under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Districtwide Instructional Services.
Submitted by: Amy Dennes
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept a grant totaling $1,458,824 to the district from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the continued expansion of Early Head Start Program to serve an additional 100 infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.
V.P.2.
Acceptance of Grant from University of Louisville Signature Partnership
The University of Louisville has awarded Atkinson Elementary School $10,900 through the Signature Partnership Program. The funds will be used for registration fees and national boards for four teachers and the cost for substitutes.
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept a $10,900 grant from the University of Louisville Signature Partnership Program for Atkinson Elementary School.
V.P.3.
Acceptance of Grant for Enhanced Physical Education and Health Education Services
The United States Department of Education, through the Physical Education for Progress Grant Program, has awarded the District $281,416 to fund enhancements to programs in current Health Promotion Schools of Excellence (HPSE) locations. This project will target students in nine elementary schools. The project will promote 150 minutes per week of physical activity and provide nutrition education and opportunities for school staff to understand the importance of these changes to prevent and control chronic diseases related to asthma and diabetes.
Funds will also provide professional development opportunities for physical education teachers as well as regular classroom teachers and nurses, for assessment of body mass index and physical fitness in relation to chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes. This represents one year of funding for a three-year project. Ultimately, the district will receive $798,232 through the entire project period.
Submitted by: Jack Jacobs
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept a grant of $281,416 from the United States Department of Education to fund a program to enhance physical education services in nine schools and authorize the superintendent to sign the necessary agreements to secure the funds.
V.P.4.
Acceptance of No Child Left Behind Title II Part A Grant
The Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Program Resources, has awarded the district $5,942,686 from the state's Title II, Part A, No Child Left Behind allotment to support district programs that focus on using practices grounded in scientifically based research to prepare, train, and recruit high quality teachers and principals.
Title II Part A funds are explicitly intended to be one of the principle resources for states to meet Title I objectives of increasing the percentage of highly qualified teachers teaching core subjects in their districts and schools. Professional development activities will focus on improving teaching in order to raise student achievement in the core academic subjects. All district teachers may participate in Title II funded professional development activities.
All private and non-profit schools are invited to participate in Title II programs and, according to federal guidelines; district personnel administer the funds for the non-public schools.
Submitted by: Lue Peabody
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept $5,942,686 from the Kentucky Department of Education through NCLB Title II, Part A, federal funds.
V.Q.
Approval of Revision to the 2011-12 School Calendar
This change is to correct an error on the 2011-12 School Calendar approved by the JCPS Board of Education on January 25, 2010.
Submitted by: Bill Eckels
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve a revision of the 2011-12 School Calendar to move the Flexible Professional Day from October 7, 2011, to September 30, 2011.
V.R.
Approval of Proposal from Dr. Gary Orfield and Dr. Erica Frankenberg to Perform Consulting Services to Study, Review, and Recommend Adjustments to the Student Assignment Plan
On September 27, 2010, the Board of Education directed that the General Counsel prepare proposals to obtain the services of an independent consultant to study, review, and recommend adjustments to the present Student Assignment Plan.
Dr. Gary Orfield is the co-founder and director of the Civil Rights Project which moved from Harvard University to UCLA in 2007. Dr. Orfield and Dr. Frankenberg have spent much of their careers working on issues related to school desegregation and have worked with numerous districts on student assignment, including the Jefferson County Public Schools.
Submitted by: Rosemary Miller
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached proposal received by the General Counsel from Dr. Gary Orfield and Dr. Erica Frankenberg to provide consulting services to study, review, and recommend adjustments to the Student Assignment Plan.
VI.
Action Items
VII.
Discussion Items
VII.A.
Next Generation Learners Proposed Accountability Model
Senate Bill 1 (2009 Kentucky General Assembly) requires Kentucky to begin a new assessment and accountability system in 2011-12.
The proposed assessment and accountability model is a balanced approach that incorporates all aspects of school and district work and is organized around the Kentucky Board of Education's four strategic priorities: next-generation learners, next-generation professionals, next-generation support systems and next-generation schools/districts.
Submitted by: Dr. Robert J. Rodosky
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a report on the Kentucky Department of Education's Next Generation Learners Proposed Accountability Model.
Order #168 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a report on the Kentucky Department of Education's Next Generation Learners Proposed Accountability Model. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. Stephen Imhoff.
VII.B.
Parent Involvement Update
Parent involvement is an integral part of student success. Many district programs and grants require or encourage parent involvement and input. Title I, Family Resource Centers, Family Education, SBDM Councils, and the 21st Century Schools are just some of the programs or grants that have a parent involvement component.
The 15th District Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is the driving force behind parent involvement in the district. With a membership of almost 55,000 parents, students, teachers, administrators, and community members in the 2009-10 school year, the PTA is a partner with and a resource for the district’s schools.
The PTA recognizes and is sensitive to the changing demographics of families. The PTA supports and encourages the involvement of grandparents, foster parents, and other people who are responsible for our students. In addition to fund-raising, PTA volunteers provide hours of valuable service in schools which may include serving as Every 1 Reads volunteers, working in the school library, conducting health screenings, hosting fall festivals, chaperoning field trips, serving as room parents, or beautifying school grounds.
The PTA provides resources to families through programs such as the Clothing Assistance Program (CAP), a nationally recognized initiative that has served almost 5,000 students in the 2010-11 school year. CAP is staffed by PTA volunteers and provides new and gently used school clothing to families. The Family Resource/Youth Service Centers and school counselors refer families for these services.
The 15th District PTA is a resource to the schools and the local PTAs. Some of the services provided are as follows:
- Local board training
- Leadership training
- Advocacy training
- Partnership with Parent Information Resource Center
- Parent Education Workshops on topics such as No Child Behind and Low Performing Schools
- Male Involvement
- SBDM training
- Volunteerism
- Reflections Art Program
- Resources for parents, including resources which have been translated into several languages.
Another initiative for the PTA is “The Missing Piece of the Proficiency Puzzle," a guide for school administrators and staff to use to improve student achievement by involving families and community. Kentucky became the first state in the nation to set a standard for family and community involvement that is focused on improving student achievement. This standard includes six objectives designed to involve families and the community to improve student achievement so that our state will meet its goal of all children reaching proficiency by 2014 and after.
The valuable contributions of the PTA enhance the educational experience and academic success of our students.
Submitted by: Jack Jacobs
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a report on the various initiatives of the 15th District Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to promote and support parent involvement in the Jefferson County Public Schools.
Order #169 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a report on the various initiatives of the 15th District Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to promote and support parent involvement in the Jefferson County Public Schools. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mr. Stephen Imhoff.
VII.C.
2010–11 Board of Education Discussion Agenda Planning Calendar
A year-long list of selected Board of Education discussion agenda items has been compiled for use by the board and administrative staff. The list includes activities for discussion during this fiscal year.
It is anticipated that staff will use this list to avoid scheduling conflicts, to improve coordination and support of activities, to enhance planning, and to increase awareness of upcoming board agenda activities.
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive for information a planning calendar outlining discussion agenda items to occur during the 2010-11 fiscal year.
Order #170 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive for information a planning calendar outlining discussion agenda items to occur during the 2010-11 fiscal year. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Hujo and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
VIII.
Board Reports/Requests
IX.
Persons Requesting to Address the Board on Non-Agenda Items
Each speaker is allowed three minutes to address the Board.
At the end of 2-1/2 minutes, a bell will sound once. You will then have 30 seconds to finish your statement.
At the end of three minutes, the bell will sound twice, indicating that your time is up.
X.
Executive Session (If Needed)
XI.
Adjournment
A recommendation to adjourn the October 25, 2010, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at xxx p.m.
Order #171 - Motion Passed: A recommendation to adjourn the October 25, 2010, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at 9:30 p.m. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Ms. Diane Porter.
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